noun
- Plural of oedema; abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues or cavities, causing swelling.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; British English spelling (American English: edemas); Can be countable or uncountable depending on context
Examples
- The patient developed oedemas in both legs after the surgery.
- Oedemas can result from liver disease, kidney failure, or heart problems.
- The doctor examined the oedemas to determine their underlying cause.
- Prolonged standing may cause oedemas in the feet and ankles.
- Treatment of oedemas depends on identifying and addressing the root condition.